The Construction Specification Institution

The mission of CSI is to advance building information management and education of project teams to improve facility performance.

CSI was founded in March 1948 by the specification writers of government agencies who came together to improve the quality of construction specifications. The
Institute’s efforts were essential in improving construction specification quality so that it could meet the demands of the post-war construction boom. Development of specifications best practices,
promulgating standards/formats, professional education, and certification were cornerstones of the Institute.